my M3 DCT 10,000km progress report

amk2912 · 07-06-2009, 10:53 AM

2100km so far - having the 2k service on Wednesday. I've just discovered the joy of S6 - gets rid of the lag and I love the little kick you get in the upshift and the throttle blip on the downshift.

Looking forward to 8,000rpm on Wednesday afternoon!

BTW - averaging 12.7 L/100km.

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 11:08 AM

how did you guys manage to keep it under 5500rpms? Keep the throttle on comfort mode?

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 11:19 AM

AMK - S6? is that throttle setting 6?

amk2912 · 07-06-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

AMK - S6? is that throttle setting 6?

Yes - S=Sequential (Manual) mode, drivelogic setting 6 (max). You can only access 6 by deactivating DCT....so you have to be wide awake when using!

amk2912 · 07-06-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

how did you guys manage to keep it under 5500rpms? Keep the throttle on comfort mode?

Comfort refers to the EDC setting (Comfort/Normal/Sport). The car should give a softer ride in Comfort mode and really stiifen up in Sport mode.

I've been over 5500km in the run in phase a couple of times but it's no big deal. I think as long as you don't hammer the car consistently during the run-in phase the odd excursion past 5500 should be OK. I can't imagine an engine is so sensitive that it'll blow up - at least not a high revving one like the S65!

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

Yes - S=Sequential (Manual) mode, drivelogic setting 6 (max). You can only access 6 by deactivating DCT....so you have to be wide awake when using!

Deactivate DCT?

amk2912 · 07-06-2009, 11:45 AM

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Deactivate DCT?

Yup - press and hold the DCT - turns tractions control off....you are at the mercy of the laws of physics.

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Wow that would be cool

LuKe450 · 07-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Wow that would be cool

It is..

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Damn it... I want my car now (says Alok throwing a Tantrum!)

amk2912 · 07-06-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

It is..

When I get to around 10,000km it's Launch Control time!!!

Androo · 07-06-2009, 09:34 PM

Hit 19,000k's on the w/end still loving this car

amk your gonna love LC!

zenderm3 · 07-06-2009, 10:34 PM

I thought Launch control was available after 2000kms? Is this a setting on the M Drive option?

amk2912 · 07-07-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

I thought Launch control was available after 2000kms? Is this a setting on the M Drive option?

It is available after 2000km but I thought I'd just play safe and run the car in a bit longer before caning it!

From what I remember you deactivate DSC, hold the stick forward or back, build the revs up, let the stick go...and then hang on for dear life! I've seen a few YouTube vids - pretty awesome!

Androo · 07-07-2009, 05:23 AM

I know it's abit off topic but was over on bmwccv site and noticed a drive being organised by the 1addicts for this Sunday. They are meeting at Harvey Norman Chadstone and going cruisin to Sugarloaf i think its called. I asked if it was just for 1's and they are happy for the M's to cruise too if you are up for it. I'm gonna tag along. There having a bbq lunch.

M3E92Junkie · 07-07-2009, 05:30 AM

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I know it's abit off topic but was over on bmwccv site and noticed a drive being organised by the 1addicts for this Sunday. They are meeting at Harvey Norman Chadstone and going cruisin to Sugarloaf i think its called. I asked if it was just for 1's and they are happy for the M's to cruise too if you are up for it. I'm gonna tag along. There having a bbq lunch.

Androo - will check it out. I am keen on a cruise!

Androo · 07-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Cool Junkie,

Would be good to catch up again. I've told the wife there would be no high speed twisties to deal with this time..lol

LuKe450 · 07-07-2009, 08:14 PM

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I've told the wife there would be no high speed twisties to deal with this time..lol

BS!

Androo · 07-07-2009, 10:51 PM

LOL........ you up for a cruise this Sunday Luke?

M3E92Junkie · 07-08-2009, 12:47 AM

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LOL........ you up for a cruise this Sunday Luke?

The girlfriend has made it clear that she will not be coming to any cruises unless it involves a large ocean liner and a sundeck.

LuKe450 · 07-08-2009, 05:36 PM

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LOL........ you up for a cruise this Sunday Luke?

Would like to but, I doubt it. I already have a dirt bike ride locked away for Saturday so getting out Sunday as well might require me bringing a suitcase with all my belongings in it

I could bin the dirt ride & come along.. Are you guys definately going?

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The girlfriend has made it clear that she will not be coming to any cruises unless it involves a large ocean liner and a sundeck.

She was smiling a lot on the last cruise..

zenderm3 · 07-08-2009, 08:52 PM

I need a freaken Time Machine to advance myself 4 months!

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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I thought Launch control was available after 2000kms? Is this a setting on the M Drive option? __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I know it's abit off topic but was over on bmwccv site and noticed a drive being organised by the 1addicts for this Sunday. They are meeting at Harvey Norman Chadstone and going cruisin to Sugarloaf i think its called. I asked if it was just for 1's and they are happy for the M's to cruise too if you are up for it. I'm gonna tag along. There having a bbq lunch.
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Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Cool Junkie, Would be good to catch up again. I've told the wife there would be no high speed twisties to deal with this time..lol
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